Structural Steel/Rigging Supervisor

Motion Group; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Phone and laptop/tablet furnished

Permanent role with progression

Job summary

Motion Group is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Installation Supervisor to lead on-site delivery across Hunter, Central Coast, and Greater Sydney regions. This hands-on leadership role will oversee steel erection, installation, and coordination of crews, cranes, and materials to meet drawings, specs, and project schedules.

You will supervise labor, subcontractors, and equipment, ensure safety and quality compliance, and collaborate with project managers, clients, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising structural steel erection or installation projects.
• Hands-on experience in structural steel assembly, rigging, lifting, erection, alignment, bolting, and installation.
• Experience leading employees, subcontractors, crane crews, and site personnel.
• Strong knowledge of erection methods, sequencing, temporary stability, rigging, lifting, and working at heights.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, specs, and erection documents.
• Capable of site set-out, mark-out, measurements, and installation checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day delivery of structural steel erection and installation works.
• Provide hands-on support to installation crews while maintaining overall control of site activities.
• Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, cranes, elevated work platforms, plant, equipment, and materials.
• Review drawings, shop drawings, specifications, erection sequences, lift plans, and project docs before work.
• Ensure installation complies with drawings, engineering requirements, tolerances and quality standards.
• Coordinate rigging, crane operations, lifting, access, exclusion zones, and erection sequencing.
• Conduct site inductions, daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Maintain SWMS, site safety plans, permits, and company procedures.

Skills

Structural steel erection

Rigging

Lifting operations

Site supervision

Reading structural drawings

Education

Trade qualification in boilermaking/structural steel fabrication

Job description

Full-time position | Hunter, Central Coast and Greater Sydney regions

Structural Steel Installation Supervisor

Full-time position | Hunter, Central Coast and Greater Sydney regions

About Motion Group

Motion Group is a family-owned and operated company providing construction, fabrication, installation, project management, crane hire, and maintenance services across the commercial, agricultural, industrial, and mining sectors.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, practical, and high-quality project outcomes through detailed planning, experienced personnel, modern equipment, and a commitment to working collaboratively with our clients.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Installation Supervisor to join our team and lead the delivery of current and upcoming projects.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on site leadership position suited to an experienced structural steel professional who is comfortable leading from the front.

You will be responsible for supervising structural steel erection and installation activities, coordinating employees, subcontractors, cranes, plant, and materials, and ensuring that each project is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and the project program.

You will work closely with Motion Group’s Project Managers, clients, builders, engineers, suppliers, and site teams to identify and resolve issues before they affect safety, quality, productivity, or project delivery.

The position will involve regular travel throughout the Hunter, Central Coast, Greater Sydney, and other project locations. Applicants must be willing to work away from home, generally Monday to Friday, when required by the project.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Leading and supervising the day‑to‑day delivery of structural steel erection and installation works.
• Providing hands‑on support to installation crews while maintaining overall control of site activities.
• Planning and coordinating labour, subcontractors, cranes, elevated work platforms, plant, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
• Reviewing structural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, erection sequences, lift plans, and other project documentation before commencing work.
• Ensuring structural steel is installed in accordance with approved drawings, engineering requirements, specified tolerances, and relevant quality standards.
• Coordinating rigging, crane operations, lifting activities, access requirements, exclusion zones, and erection sequencing.
• Ensuring temporary bracing, stability requirements, connections, bolt installation, tensioning, site welding, alignment, and final inspections are completed correctly.
• Conducting site inductions, daily pre‑start meetings, toolbox talks, safety inspections, and consultation with workers.
• Ensuring work is undertaken in accordance with approved SWMS, site safety plans, permits, company procedures, and applicable WHS requirements.
• Monitoring workforce productivity and ensuring the installation program and agreed project milestones are achieved.
• Identifying constructability concerns, drawing discrepancies, material shortages, delays, defects, and potential variations at the earliest opportunity.
• Raising RFIs and reporting delays, additional works, changes in scope, and other project risks to the Project Manager.
• Liaising professionally with clients, builders, engineers, suppliers, crane crews, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring workmanship and completing quality inspections, checklists, ITP documentation, progress photographs, and handover records.
• Maintaining accurate site diaries, timesheets, progress reports, plant records, delivery records, and other required project documentation.
• Managing defects and outstanding works through to practical completion and project handover.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and direction to employees while maintaining appropriate standards of performance, conduct, and accountability.
• Promoting a positive workplace culture based on safety, teamwork, communication, reliability, and respect.
• Ensuring Motion Group’s vehicles, plant, equipment, and tools are used responsibly and maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Representing Motion Group professionally at all times and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and project partners.

About You

You will be a practical and experienced structural steel professional with a strong understanding of steel erection, rigging, lifting operations, construction sequencing, and site supervision.

You must be capable of taking ownership of site delivery, making sound decisions, communicating clearly, and leading a team in a fast‑paced construction environment. You will also need to balance hands‑on involvement with planning, documentation, client communication, safety management, and quality control.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Proven experience supervising structural steel erection or installation projects.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in structural steel assembly, rigging, lifting, erection, alignment, bolting, and installation.
• Previous experience leading employees, subcontractors, crane crews, and other site personnel.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection methods, installation sequencing, temporary stability, rigging, lifting, and working at heights.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, connection details, and erection documentation.
• The ability to complete site set‑out, mark‑out, measurements, and installation checks accurately.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage labour, plant, materials, productivity, and competing site priorities.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients, builders, engineers, employees, and subcontractors.
• Competence using smartphones, tablets, and computers for emails, timesheets, reporting, photographs, and project documentation.
• A current Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
• A current Construction White Card.
• A current High Risk Work Licence covering Intermediate Rigging.
• A current C6 Slewing Mobile Crane Licence.
• A current Boom‑Type Elevating Work Platform High Risk Work Licence.
• Current Working at Heights training.
• The legal right to work in Australia.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work away from home, generally Monday to Friday, as project requirements dictate.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following will be highly regarded:

• A relevant trade qualification in boilermaking, structural steel fabrication, mechanical fitting, rigging, or a related discipline.
• An HR or HC Driver’s Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience supervising commercial, industrial, agricultural, or mining projects.
• Experience coordinating complex crane lifts and developing erection or lifting sequences.
• Knowledge of structural bolting, bolt tensioning, site welding, weld procedures, inspection requirements, and erection tolerances.
• Experience completing ITPs, quality records, safety documentation, progress reports, and electronic site diaries.
• Experience working directly with principal contractors, engineers, and client representatives.
• Familiarity with project programming, progress tracking, variations, RFIs, and construction handover requirements.

What Motion Group Offers

• An attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
• A fully maintained company vehicle.
• Company phone and laptop or tablet.
• A permanent role with a growing, family‑owned and operated company.
• Exposure to a diverse range of structural steel and construction projects.
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy, supported by experienced project and management teams.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Modern equipment, systems, and resources to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• A practical and supportive team environment that values safety, quality, accountability, and workmanship.
• The opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth and development of Motion Group.

Motion Group is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.